The Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Lite is a professional ring flash purpose-built for Canon macro photography, delivering a combined guide number of 46 ft at ISO 100 through its intelligent twin-tube design. Each tube fires independently or simultaneously, giving photographers precise control over shadow, contrast, and light ratio — all managed automatically via Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II for perfectly exposed close-up shots every time.
Equipped with white LED focusing lamps, dual modeling-light modes, and an illuminated dot-matrix LCD, the MR-14EX II makes it easy to preview and fine-tune your light in any environment. With 12 custom functions, High-Speed Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync, and wireless master TTL capability when paired with a Speedlite 600EX-RT, this macro ring flash is the ultimate lighting tool for product, scientific, and nature macro shooters in Egypt and beyond.
Key features
- Twin-Tube Precision: Each flash tube fires independently or together, providing a combined guide number of 46 ft at ISO 100 for versatile shadow-free or ratio-lit macro results.
- Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II Metering: Fully automatic through-the-lens flash exposure ensures accurate, consistent results across Canon EOS cameras without manual guesswork.
- White LED Focusing Lamps: Built-in LED lamps and two modeling-light modes let you accurately preview lighting effects before you shoot, even in low-light environments.
- Wireless Master TTL: Acts as a wireless master controller for one or more Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT units, expanding your macro lighting setup without extra cables.
- High-Speed & 2nd Curtain Sync: Freeze fast-moving subjects or create dramatic motion-blur effects with full sync flexibility, including High-Speed Sync support.
- Fast Recycle & Flexible Power: Recycle time of just 0.1–5.5 seconds keeps you shooting continuously, powered by 4 × AA batteries or an optional CP-E4 battery pack for extended sessions.
Specifications
| Flash Type | Macro Ring Lite (Twin-Tube Design) |
|---|---|
| Guide Number | 46 ft (14 m) combined / 34 ft per side at ISO 100 |
| Coverage | 80° Vertical & Horizontal |
| TTL System | Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II |
| Recycle Time | 0.1 – 5.5 Seconds |
| Wireless Master Functionality | Yes – Wireless Master TTL (compatible with Speedlite 600EX-RT) |
| Focusing Lamps | White LED Focusing Lamps with two modeling-light modes |
| Custom Functions | 12 |
| Power Source | 4 × AA Batteries (optional CP-E4 battery pack) |
| Sync Modes | High-Speed Sync & 2nd Curtain Sync |
Frequently asked questions
Which Canon macro lenses is the MR-14EX II compatible with?
The MR-14EX II attaches directly to the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, and MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo lenses. The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM requires the separate Macrolite Adapter 67, and the EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM requires the Macrolite Adapter 72C.
Can the Canon MR-14EX II be used as a wireless flash controller?
Yes. The MR-14EX II features Wireless Master TTL functionality, allowing it to control one or more Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT flashes wirelessly via E-TTL, making it easy to add supplemental lighting to your macro setup.
What is the guide number of the MR-14EX II and how does the twin-tube system work?
The MR-14EX II has a combined guide number of 46 ft (approx. 14 m) at ISO 100 when both tubes fire together. Each individual tube has a guide number of 34 ft at ISO 100. The tubes can fire independently to create directional lighting with shadow detail, or simultaneously for even, shadow-free macro illumination.